Nyckaelson is a name that dates far back into the mists of early British history to the days of the
Anglo-Saxon tribes. It is derived from the
personal name Nicholas. The Latin form of this name was
Nicolaus, and it was derived from the Greek name
Nikolaos, which is derived from the words
nikan, which means
to conquer, and
laos, which means
people. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X) However, the name is best remembered by an American corruption of his name: Santa Claus. The surname Nyckaelson uses the
patronymic suffix
-son. Early Origins of the Nyckaelson family
The surname Nyckaelson was first found in
Cumberland and
Northumberland where "most families of this name trace."
[2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Lowe, Mark Anthony, Patronymica Britannica, A Dictionary of Family Names of the United Kingdom. London: John Russel Smith, 1860. Print.
Early History of the Nyckaelson family
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Nyckaelson Spelling Variations
It is only in the last few
hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early
Anglo-Saxon surnames like Nyckaelson are characterized by many
spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Nyckaelson include: Nicholson, Nichaelson, Nichalson, Nicherson and others.
Early Notables of the Nyckaelson family (pre 1700)
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Migration of the Nyckaelson family to Ireland
Some of the Nyckaelson family moved to
Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Nyckaelson family to the New World and Oceana
Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Nyckaelson or a variant listed above: Garret Nicholson, who settled in Virginia in 1635; Alex Nicholson, who settled in Virginia in 1650; as well as George, Jane, John, Phillip Nicholson also settled in Virginia.
The Nyckaelson Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Per Castra ad astra
Motto Translation: Through the camp to the stars.